<h2>SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 AS OF 2:00 PM EST</h2>
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?start#contents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National Hurricane Center (NHC)</a>, Tropical Storm Isaias was located 55 miles southeast of Fort Pierce and 120 miles south-southeast of Cape Canaveral, <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-ne-tropical-storm-isaias-sunday-update-20200802-pygkkz75dvdidngvdzgkrf7wxq-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with tropical-storm-force winds extending out 115 miles</a> from the eye of the storm. Isaias is  expected to move slowly northward along the east coast of Florida through early Monday, gathering strength in the warm gulf waters. The <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/095802.shtml?key_messages#contents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NHC warns</a> that a dangerous storm surge of two to four feet is possible along waterways on the east coast of Florida from Jupiter Inlet to Ponte Vedra Beach. Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to continue moving along the southeast coast of the mainland United States (US) throughout the week, potentially making landfall in the Carolinas.
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NHC: <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/095802.shtml?tswind120#contents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a>
Stay alert and finish preparing now if you are in the storm&#8217;s path.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Stock up on food, water, medication, pet items, and cash to last several days.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Have different ways to stay informed and follow the directions of local authorities, such as a charged cell phone or handheld radio.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Prepare your home by clearing out drains and covering your windows.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Know your local evacuation routes.</li>
</ul>
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Ready.gov: <a href="https://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a>
<a href="https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2020-08-02-tropical-storm-isaias-forecast-florida-carolinas-east-coast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Weather Channel </a>reported Freeport on Grand Bahama Island experienced gusts of 62 mph winds from Isaias on Sunday morning. Heavy rainfall from the tropical storm could lead to potential life-threatening flash floods in the northwest region of the Bahamas through Sunday evening, while flash and urban flooding is forecast along the east coast of the US. Eastern Florida could experience tropical storm conditions throughout Sunday evening, with winds from 39 to 73 mph, and the tropical storm conditions are expected to reach coastal Georgia and the Carolinas on Monday and Tuesday. The <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?start#contents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NHC</a> issued a tropical storm watch for parts of the North Carolina coast; Isaias could track as far north as New England by Tuesday.
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FEMA Flood Safety: <a href="https://www.weather.gov/flood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Source</a>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages individuals to take the necessary precautions and prepare for flash flooding. Flash floods can develop with little to no warning, quickly changing the surrounding area. FEMA suggested individuals seek higher ground, avoid walking or driving in flood waters, and  heed the warnings of local authorities. The Hagerty Blog Team will continue providing relevant disaster and incident coverage throughout the 2020 Hurricane Season.
<h2>PUBLIC ADVISORIES</h2>
Here’s the breakdown of public advisories from <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NOAA’s NHC</a>:
<h4>TROPICAL STORM WARNING: </h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAOFFNT3.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caribbean/SW Atlantic </a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAHSFAT2.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlantic High Seas</a></li>
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<h2>RELATED STORIES</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Remember, during a storm, it is important to follow the directions of your state and local officials. <a href="https://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ready.gov</a> provides information on how to prepare for a storm and how to keep you and your family safe throughout.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding the meaning of hurricane maps – a NY Times Opinion Piece: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/29/opinion/hurricane-dorian-forecast-map.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Those Hurricane Maps Don’t Mean What You Think They Mean</a></li>
</ul>
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